Question
What was an effect of Marco Polo's descriptions of his travels?
a. an increase in interest in Asian culture and Asian goods among Europeans
b. the establishment of the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean region
c. an alliance between Christian and Muslim countries to oppose Mongol expansion
d. the reestablishment of pilgrimage routes to the Holy Land
a. an increase in interest in Asian culture and Asian goods among Europeans
b. the establishment of the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean region
c. an alliance between Christian and Muslim countries to oppose Mongol expansion
d. the reestablishment of pilgrimage routes to the Holy Land
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a. an increase in interest in Asian culture and Asian goods among Europeans
Marco Polo's travels and his detailed descriptions of the cultures, people, and goods he encountered in Asia significantly sparked European interest in the region, leading to increased trade and exploration.
a. an increase in interest in Asian culture and Asian goods among Europeans
Marco Polo's travels and his detailed descriptions of the cultures, people, and goods he encountered in Asia significantly sparked European interest in the region, leading to increased trade and exploration.